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House legislation reveals problems and challenges to changes to the Energy Facility Siting Act
March 1, 2021

House legislation reveals problems and challenges to changes to the Energy Facility Siting Act

What is missing in the legislation is science. What should be included is science. There isn’t any...

Renew RI Coalition launches with aggressive, Green New Deal-inspired legislative initiative
January 15, 2021

Renew RI Coalition launches with aggressive, Green New Deal-inspired legislative initiative

“This isn’t a band-aid to deal with affordable housing or taxes. This is about jobs, housing and...

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+
July 1, 2020

Current status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in Rhode Island? D+

“…RIBBA is looking forward to using the current focus on promoting racial justice to create greater access...

Rhode Island Economic Development Strategy comes under fire for being paid for by corporate lobbyists
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island Economic Development Strategy comes under fire for being paid for by corporate lobbyists

“When people are paying your salary it affects the decisions that you make around policy,” said Senator...

IUPAT begins national worker education campaign on TPS and DACA at worksites around the United States
January 9, 2018

IUPAT begins national worker education campaign on TPS and DACA at worksites around the United States

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) kicked off a nationwide campaign Monday “designed to...

Will city and state tax credits be used to exploit vulnerable workers at the 78 Fountain St project?
February 27, 2020

Will city and state tax credits be used to exploit vulnerable workers at the 78 Fountain St project?

Callahan Construction Managers has a long and detailed history of subcontracting work to companies accused of safety...

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